Major Flood
22 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Major flooding in the village of Kalida. Water flows through Main Street and begins to affect Town Square. Nearly three feet of water floods Water Street. Backwater flooding of Plum Creek closes State Route 115 near Kalida High School.
21 ft
Water begins to enter the south part of the village of Kalida. Homes and businesses along Ottawa Street and State Route 115 in south Kalida and Water Street southeast of US 224 in Kalida become impacted by flood waters.
20 ft
Water begins to cover State Route 115 near the south village limits of Kalida, and the road is closed.
19 ft
Properties along lowland portions of the Ottawa River near Kalida become impacted by flood waters. Water begins to approach State Route 115 near the southeast village limits of Kalida.
18 ft
Minor lowland flooding in Kalida as the Ottawa River begins to overlow its banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2015 | 22.37 ft | 11,900 cfs |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 19.72 ft | 8,250 cfs |
| May 5, 2017 | 19.11 ft | 7,210 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ottawa River near Kalida?
The Ottawa River near Kalida gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04188100) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Ottawa River near Kalida?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ottawa River near Kalida is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ottawa River rises?
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Where is the Ottawa River near Kalida gauge located?
The gauge is located in Putnam County, Ohio at coordinates 40.9903°N, 84.2267°W. USGS site number: 04188100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: the USGS (04188100), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.